Recurrent seizures: an unusual manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency.
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چکیده
The present report highlights an unusual presentation of vitamin B12 deficiency--recurrent seizures in a 26-year-old man. His symptoms responded to parenteral vitamin B12 therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed.
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Unusual presentation of more common disease/injury Vitamin B12 deficiency: an unusual cause for recurrent generalised seizures with pancytopaenia
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurology India
دوره 52 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004